Not trying to start another "what springs should I buy" thread, but I need some advice. I have a convertible, but I'm looking at H&R 51652 Sport springs because of the 1.5" drop and spring rates. The convertible is not listed as compatible for for these springs, but I know they'll physically fit. Does anyone know how the car will ride with the Sport springs? Any experience with them in a vert? I like the spring rates, price, H&R reputation, and the 1.5" drop.
I feel like I'll be scraping on anything much lower, especially with my fat @ss in the car. My assumption is that because the vert is a little heavier the spring may compress a bit more and provide more than the 1.5" drop, but I don't know if that's accurate. Also, if the spring compresses a bit more and lowers past the 1.5" I think that's ok as I'm planning on adding the poly isolators so in theory it would raise it back up a bit and I'd probably be back around the 1.5" drop.
Another thought was using the Super Sports or Race since they're listed for the convertible, also with the poly isolators all the way around as (from what I've read) they seem to add 1/2" back to the ride height. Any actual truth to this? My fear is that the spring rate will be a little too stiff for my liking. I'm looking at the Prothane poly isos, if the brand matters. The Race springs give a drop range, so I don't know what the actual would be. Any idea?
My overall goal is to lower the car approximately 1-1.5" for a better look and handling, retain a (reasonably) comfortable ride, and still be able to clear road obstacles.
I'm also using Koni yellows and MM caster camber plates with the springs and isolators. Other springs I'm considering if the H&R Sports/Super Sports are a bad idea are:
Ford G springs
MM Road & Track springs
Vogtland Sport springs
I feel like I'll be scraping on anything much lower, especially with my fat @ss in the car. My assumption is that because the vert is a little heavier the spring may compress a bit more and provide more than the 1.5" drop, but I don't know if that's accurate. Also, if the spring compresses a bit more and lowers past the 1.5" I think that's ok as I'm planning on adding the poly isolators so in theory it would raise it back up a bit and I'd probably be back around the 1.5" drop.
Another thought was using the Super Sports or Race since they're listed for the convertible, also with the poly isolators all the way around as (from what I've read) they seem to add 1/2" back to the ride height. Any actual truth to this? My fear is that the spring rate will be a little too stiff for my liking. I'm looking at the Prothane poly isos, if the brand matters. The Race springs give a drop range, so I don't know what the actual would be. Any idea?
My overall goal is to lower the car approximately 1-1.5" for a better look and handling, retain a (reasonably) comfortable ride, and still be able to clear road obstacles.
I'm also using Koni yellows and MM caster camber plates with the springs and isolators. Other springs I'm considering if the H&R Sports/Super Sports are a bad idea are:
Ford G springs
MM Road & Track springs
Vogtland Sport springs